Mapplethorpe
Robert Mapplethorpe is arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70's and 80's. The film explores Mapplethorpe's life from moments be... more
Robert Mapplethorpe is arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Mapplethorpe discovered himself both sexually and artistically in New York City throughout the 70's and 80's. The film explores Mapplethorpe's life from moments before he and Patti Smith moved into the famed Chelsea hotel, home to a world of bohemian chic. Here he begins photographing it's inhabitants and his new found circle of friends including artists and musicians, socialites, film stars, and members of the S&M underground. Mapplethorpe's work displayed erotisim in a way that had never been examined nor displayed before to the public.
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RUN TIME: 102 minutes
RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2019
STARRING: Matt Smith , Marianne Rendón , Mark Moses , John Benjamin Hickey , Brian Stokes Mitchell
DIRECTOR(S): Ondi Timoner
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WRITER(S): Ondi Timoner, Mikko Alanne
STUDIO: Samuel Goldwyn Films
OFFICIAL MOVIE WEBSITE: http://www.samuelgoldwynfilms.com/m
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